Un-Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride. Well, you did ask 🙂 Poly Vinyl Chloride, which we know as PVC is modified, i.e. softened, to be used in the manufacture of products such as handbags, shoes and sports bags. The basic material properties make it ideal for window and door applications because it: Does not rot or biologically decompose Is resistant to weathering with…
The main difference between patio doors and French doors is how each opens. French doors open outwards on a hinge whereas patio doors slide along a track and open to the side. Patio doors are more modern in appearance and therefore best suited to a modern, contemporary property. French doors lend themselves to period and heritage properties. You can view…
Condensation is water that collects as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it, much like when you remove a canned drink from the fridge, you may notice that it has droplets of water on the outside. The temperature on the surface of the can is reduced as air passes over it. As the air…
Please read our updated blog article: New Trickle Vent Requirements from 15th June 2022 for Double Glazed Windows & Doors There is a common misconception that trickle vents are required in all new openings for windows and doors but this is not technically true. Please read our blog post ‘Do I Need Tricke Vents In My New Windows?’ to…
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A fanlight is a small window over a door or another window. Its primary purpose is to provide ventilation however, they can look fussy. Without them, or with an alternative design considered, cleaner lines can create a tidier and more balanced look to your property. A great example of this can be seen in the before and after photos here.
Hand finished excellence At we are proud to say that we work with Evolution. They only employ hand-skilled craftsmen, not technicians. You will find more people than machines in their factory and these people have learned their trade, not simply read a manual. Evolution is, quite literally, a hands-on company. It’s what sets them apart from other manufacturers and it’s how…
Please read our updated blog article: New Trickle Vent Requirements from 15th June 2022 for Double Glazed Windows & Doors Do I need trickle vents? There is a common misconception that trickle vents are required in all new openings for windows and doors but this is not technically true. If you have trickle vents in your existing windows or shown…
One of the most gracious window designs ever produced is the sliding sash window. Common to all early Georgian and Victorian properties and also enjoying a resurgence in modern architecture with many new properties being built in a Georgian or Victorian Style. There are two main material options available for Sliding Sash Windows; Timber and uPVC. Timber is available with…
With the ever-developing housing market for better aesthetics, energy efficiency and increased thermal performance and Governments commitment for the UK to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. A new breed of double glazed window and door product is emerging in the architectural glazing industry. Commonly referred to as composite windows and doors, these products offer a refreshing alternative to conventional…
The desire to create a larger, lighter, living space is at the top of most people’s home improvement wish list and as such, the popularity of bi-fold doors has massively increased over the last few years. The bi-fold door has come a long way since the patio door of the 1990s. Today’s version of the glass sliding door is both…
You get what you pay for Do not think that buying a budget conservatory is like buying a budget kitchen. You can purchase a kitchen from a DIY store, top it with granite and fit quality appliances and you will have a kitchen that looks and performs like a kitchen twice its price. This is not the case for a…
What is a Conservation Area ? Conservation areas exist throughout the whole of the United Kingdom and are considered to be places of great interest to the architectural history of this country. Most Conservation areas are home to dozens of buildings some dating back to before the 16th Century. Since 1967 around 10,000 conservation areas have been designated across England…